Supra 2JZ-GTE powered M5

[1SICKLEX]

From another forum I think its one amazing project!

I would like to take this opportunity to share with the M5 community my recently finished motor swap project. I've had the M5 since late-2007 and enjoyed the stock S62 a great deal. While the power and torque were also great, it just wasn’t enough for me. Supercharging the beast was certainly an option, but a very costly one. With my friend's shop, E-Shift Performance out in central NJ, having converted numerous cars with 2JZ-GTE motors from the Toyota Supra, we hatched the idea of the BMW M5-supra project.

I've seen an earlier thread with a fellow board member posting two pictures of my car from the Hot Import Nights event from Englishtown, NJ. I never replied to the thread given that the car wasn't fully completed at that point. The polarized responses were exactly the way I expected.

Many have asked, why an M5 instead of a regular 5-series? I already own the M5. I do not enjoy the hassles and time of selling a car and looking for another car. Buying a new car would also involve other costs such as sales tax, registration, inspection, etc. I also would have to spend money for the m-tech bumpers, mirrors (I don’t like the square look of the regular 5-series) and alcantara interior. Last but not least, I would want the M5 differential. These costs add up, so why not embark on the project with the car I already own.

My S62 had just under 80k miles and I was able to sell it for a decent price. With great resources at E-Shift Performance, we were able to keep the costs down for the whole conversion (including proceeds from the sale of the motor). We did all the work ourselves, so labor was not an issue. Including proceeds received from the motor sale, total spending on parts (including turbo manifold, custom downpipe, resonator, exhaust, intake, etc.) were less than the cost of a supercharger kit for the S62, which appears to start at $10k. That’s before doling out more $$$ for headers, x-pipe, exhaust, cats, resonators, cold-air intake, dme reflashing, etc. Bottom-line is it would cost too much just to squeeze out another 100-200whp from the S62. Reliability on boosting the stock S62 is also a concern of mine – whereas the stock supra bottom end is very capable of over 800whp.

While I have stated that motor swap is complete, the whole project isn’t quite there yet. I’ve still got plenty of mods to make (aka more money that needs to be saved up). I don’t plan to hit over 600hp until I reinforce the subframe.

So without further ado, here’s a video that E-Shift and Schen Photography put together of the Supra 2JZ-GTE powered BMW M5. Also included in the video is E-shift’s 2JZ swap on a E36 325i. The M5 laid down 542 whp compared to the stock power of 343 whp.

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/oz923/642779220_4G4rK-L-1.jpg
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http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/oz923/642796568_CEAVp-L.jpg
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/oz923/642795951_AnvY6-L.jpg
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/oz923/642793888_zHXtP-L.jpg



.. and the source (http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/145197-supra-2jz-gte-powered-m5.html#post1660530)

[whiteknights]

............holy fawk

[whiteknights]

i cant rep you anymore dammit

[1SICKLEX]

http://www.chw.net/up/2009/06/must_not_fap.jpg

[whiteknights]

^TRUF

[Dylan]

very very nice.pretty much perfection.

[swollix]

Clean work. Prefer LSx swap though. :)

[JITB]

m5 looks kind of upset about the swap...lol

[DUBSf22c]

This is stupid.. why wouldnt u just buy a 525 and do it.. or swap down.. yes the guy is right, the cost is stupid for 100-200wph for the s62.. BUT THE WTF,,

[DC2HiGh]

car looks nice as hell, very nice

[FAM0U5]

fuck this thread....

[bdydrpdmazda]

seems kinda crazy to swap that motor into an already badass car. why not swap int some lesser BMW :thinking:

[Elbow]

Car is hot, but stupid swap IMO.

[HachiDori]

I like this :)

[G.C]

Very nice!!! reps.

[man]

Gonna have to say stupid swap, the M5 is a beast already, why not just turbo that motor?

[Jason..]

............holy fawk
x2

[Elbow]

Gonna have to say stupid swap, the M5 is a beast already, why not just turbo that motor?

Common sense lacks in the automotive "tuning" world.

[The Green Monster]

I think this just speaks volumes about the 2jz motor itself :)

[roscoe]

Common sense lacks in the automotive "tuning" world.

lol x2!

[Ziptied]

repost, but very nice. the owners reasons make perfect sense, all the haters are just jealous lol.

[NevrNufTorq]

oh, how do i love!!!!!:cheers:

[nreggie454]

I am not jealous of anything, I just think it is a stupid swap.

[BexSican 408]

thats nasty. I think he did the right thing, due to his reasoning. He'll get more bang for his buck.

[OG-Skinny]

This is stupid.. why wouldnt u just buy a 525 and do it.. or swap down.. yes the guy is right, the cost is stupid for 100-200wph for the s62.. BUT THE WTF,,

Maybe because he stated that he already owned the car? Or is it, he doesn't want a "RACECAR" to drive everyday?

There is nothing like getting into a car where you can drive to Cali and back, worry-free, pain-free, and have a smile on your face the whole time. Not to mention get there in a reasonable amount of time if needed.

Oh and what's the saying... "Cheap, Fast, Reliable... Pick two". In this case, it should be "I want this, I know it'll be Fast, and I can drive it anywhere."

Reliability/Comfort over being cheap = Priceless.

[mrniceguy311]

^ x2

[Glides]

Car is hot, but stupid swap IMO.

I have to agree. 2JZ's are the new SR20's, B16's and any other flavor of the month engine swap. They don't even get me giddy anymore. :blah:

[Civictyper95]

lol looks like my dad's car minus the engine hah. lookin good :goodjob:

[BluesClues]

I just want to touch it :D

[FAM0U5]

I just want to touch it :D

then come over

[FAM0U5]

I have to agree. 2JZ's are the new SR20's, B16's and any other flavor of the month engine swap. They don't even get me giddy anymore. :blah:

I know what u mean.... :cry:

[esi_atlanta]

stupid .....

[Mr Egg Rollllll]

Props for the effort...Any swap from one make to another gets a A+ for trying, whether it's a "stupid" decision or not.

I do like the choice of motor though.

[BluesClues]

then come over
PERV!!!!!! :tongue1::tongue1:

[FAM0U5]

PERV!!!!!! :tongue1::tongue1:

HELL YEA USING UR TOUNGE 4 THE TIP SWEET ACTION.

[BluesClues]

HELL YEA USING UR TOUNGE 4 THE TIP SWEET ACTION.
STOP IT!!!

[FAM0U5]

STOP IT!!!

Y? you were doing it in my dream. :ninja:

[BluesClues]

Y? you were doing it in my dream. :ninja:
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
OMG

[FAM0U5]

shhh u liked it..

[BluesClues]

shhh u liked it..
It was a dream. How would I like something I didn't actually partake in? :thinking:
Would be different if it was virtual reality

[FAM0U5]

It was a dream. How would I like something I didn't actually partake in? :thinking:
Would be different if it was virtual reality

cause u said it on the phone rei rei

[BluesClues]

cause u said it on the phone rei rei
I didn't say I liked it on the phone. I laughed :lmfao:

[Glides]

Y? you were doing it in my dream. :ninja:

Lol this was ALMOST as gay as that engine swap. :goodjob:

[BluesClues]

Lol this was ALMOST as gay as that engine swap. :goodjob:
:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::gay:
At least it was about a girl (me)

[FAM0U5]

Lol this was ALMOST as gay as that engine swap. :goodjob:

What's gay about getting your dick licked? other than besides it was a dream...

[Glides]

One never knows who is a real girl and who is not.....it's the internets :D

[BluesClues]

One never knows who is a real girl and who is not.....it's the internets :D
I think he knows I am a real girl :goodjob:

[Glides]

I'm sure he does, but I didn't :)

[mchschase27]

fuck this thread....


lololololol

[BluesClues]

I'm sure he does, but I didn't :)
Understandable

[veritekracer]

Nicely done!!

[809KiNg]

clean sexy beamers!

[EJ25RUN]

Im starting to get annoyed with brand swaps.

[SleeperWRX]

repsss

[Slow Motion]

SO nicely done...I would try this type of swap, if I had the moolah.

[FAM0U5]

FUCK THIS THREAD AND THIS FUCKING SWAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

























hopefully no one saw my anger issues.

[Hundo®]

Common sense lacks in the automotive "tuning" world.

yea swapping over a BETTER MOTOR WITH MORE WAY TO MODIFY IT AND MAKE IT ONE OF THE FASTEST M5'S EVER, THAT'S JUST DUMB. you clueless idiot.

[Slow Motion]

FUCK THIS THREAD AND THIS FUCKING SWAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

























hopefully no one saw my anger issues, because secrectly I like it. I just can't show it because I like my supra.
:ninja:

[STI101]

This is stupid.. why wouldnt u just buy a 525 and do it.. or swap down.. yes the guy is right, the cost is stupid for 100-200wph for the s62.. BUT THE WTF,,


I agree I would have left that M5 engine in in there.

[ironchef]

http://www.chw.net/up/2009/06/must_not_fap.jpgX2

That is hands down the best E39 I've ever seen.

[Elbow]

yea swapping over a BETTER MOTOR WITH MORE WAY TO MODIFY IT AND MAKE IT ONE OF THE FASTEST M5'S EVER, THAT'S JUST DUMB. you clueless idiot.

By everything you just said, you're the clueless one.

[SouthSide Tay]

yeah........2jz's for everybody....lol whats next a m6 with a powerstroke diesel??????

[e30pwr]

I think this just speaks volumes about the 2jz motor itself :)

not really, if you knew anything of BMW's you would know the S62 in this chassis is just raw and nasty when boosted. It makes no sense in why he didnt get his shop to fab up a turbo kit, but I guess it comes down to whatever you want. I'd take the more displacement and work with that instead of swapping in a smaller motor....to each his own

[Logan]

This whole thread is fucking stupid.

[On_Her_Face]

I'm all for changing brands in most vehicles. I'm sure most will like this however I love the M5 motor and this is a big no no in my book. Awesome ride, I would never do it if I had the money. I'm fine with GM V8s in RX-7s but I don't like Toyota motors in my Camaro. Just certain cars should not have their heart stripped out and this is only personal opinion. Most will disagree with my RX-7 statement ohh well. I would love to get this guys old motor and put it in a clown shoe though!!

[EJ25RUN]

yea swapping over a BETTER MOTOR WITH MORE WAY TO MODIFY IT AND MAKE IT ONE OF THE FASTEST M5'S EVER, THAT'S JUST DUMB. you clueless idiot.

With your logic, why not just throw a boat anchor into that engine bay as well?

Oh wait, this is YOU thinking. lol

[FAM0U5]

:ninja:

i saw what you did there

[singsifu]

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040829/040829_jayz_vmed_630p.widec.jpghttp://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040829/040829_jayz_vmed_630p.widec.jpg

[Teg Boy]

thats sweet

[WhitEvoMr]

that is soo cool!

[95alty]

I Just jizzzzzzed in my drawz

[DieselNuts]

to everyone that asks the stupid question "why an M5? Why not a lesser BMW? Why not twin the current engine?" The answer is simple. He did it because he could. I can't blame the man either. Shit is sick as fuck.

[alpine_aw11]

I wouldn't do it personally, but theres no reason to get butthurt over it. I could never drop that v10 though.

[DieselNuts]

I wouldn't do it personally, but theres no reason to get butthurt over it. I could never drop that v10 though.

This is the E39 M5. It came with a V8 rated at 400hp...

[cm7k24]

i like it.

[tjmhillz]

those cars are clean as fuk.. i use to stop by the shop all the time when i lived in nj. I saw those cars when they first got dropped off. Mike and Wayne at Eshift worked there magic on both cars. they put a 2j or 1j in every car that comes in there thats thinkin about a swap!!

[Hundo®]

With your logic, why not just throw a boat anchor into that engine bay as well?

Oh wait, this is YOU thinking. lol


Listen dipshit. If you're intention is to make it a very fast M5.. why would you keep the M5 engine in it? It's an outdated engine (by bmw's standards) and has hardly ANY after market parts of it. The cost to make it as fast as it could be with the 2JZ would be quadruple. Oh but wait.. this is YOU thinking. Inside the box only. My bad.

[FAM0U5]

those cars are clean as fuk.. i use to stop by the shop all the time when i lived in nj. I saw those cars when they first got dropped off. Mike and Wayne at Eshift worked there magic on both cars. they put a 2j or 1j in every car that comes in there thats thinkin about a swap!!

well there goes the neighborhood, 2jz popin like civics.